You and I were going to change the world, remember? We were destined to light the fires of revolution!

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—Adam, to Blake

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What you want is impossible! But I understand because all I want is you, Blake. And as I set out upon this world and deliver the justice mankind so greatly deserves, I will make it my mission to destroy everything you love.

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—Adam, to Blake

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Why must you hurt me, Blake?

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—Adam, to Blake

Volume 5

We can win a war against the humans. Not only because we have the support of Hazel's master, but because the Faunus are the dominant species of this planet. We're better than humans. We have everything humans have and more. Humans shouldn't just fear the Faunus, they should serve the Faunus.

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—Adam stating his views about Faunus and Humans and how the former should subjugate the latter

I will not allow them to ruin this. The Belladonna name has brought me nothing but grief. You've done well in finding the deserter. Bring her to me alive but not before you've slaughtered her family. I have a promise to keep.

About Adam

You are a symbol for many in our organization, but that doesn't make you infallible.

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—Sienna Khan regarding Adam's reputation within the White Fang and his accountability for his actions in "Dread in the Air"

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At first, I thought Adam was justice. Then, I thought he was passion. But over time, I realized I was wrong. He wasn't any of those things. He was spite- not hatred, not rage, spite. He won't accept equality, only suffering for what he feels the world did to him. And his way of thinking is dangerously contagious.